Starwood Resort to Offer Sea Breezes, Magnificent Views and Unrivaled Amenities

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. October 14, 2008

WHITE PLAINS, NY, Janaury 5, 2006. Overlooking one of the broadest white sand beaches on the Atlantic Coast, The Resort at Singer Island gives meeting and event planners a new contemporary venue option in Palm Beach County. With an expected early 2007 opening, on the primarily residential Singer Island, this fabulous beachfront resort launches an entirely new South Florida destination. The Resort at Singer Island is part of Starwood Hotels & Resort Worldwide, Inc.'s Luxury Collection.

The $210 million, 21-story project is the first new resort to be built on Singer Island in the past 20 years. Flexible meeting rooms at the five-star caliber new resort offer a total of 4,000 square feet of indoor function space with an adjoining 2,500 square foot poolside and oceanfront terrace, including a romantic wedding gazebo. Event space is enhanced by 239 all-suite guest rooms ranging from 800 to 2,100 square feet in one and two bedroom configurations, featuring full kitchens and high tech workspaces. The Resort at Singer Island's special features and amenities will be complimented by the Luxury Collection commitment to outstanding service.

"We are thrilled to be able to provide an entirely new venue and destination that will be an ideal setting for executive board meetings, small conventions and incentive trips," explains Sherry Serio, Director of Sales & Marketing for the resort. "Not only will the resort's dramatic design and breathtaking setting be a real 'Wow' for meeting planners and attendees alike, but our goal is to make the personal attention and flexibility of the staff surpass all meeting customer needs."

The resort's seven different meeting rooms also adjoin the Oceanfront Terrace, providing an indoor/outdoor option for events. Specific event space includes:

1,530 square-foot Colonnade Ballroom (divisible into three smaller ballrooms)

302 square-foot Singer Room

567 square-foot Mizner Room

539 square-foot MacArthur Room

424 square-foot Flagler Boardroom

2,500 square-foot Oceanfront Terrace

Each of the all-suite resort's one and two bedroom accommodations will feature fully equipped kitchens, spacious marble bathrooms, stylish yet comfortable living spaces, Luxury Collection bedding, a Bose DVD/CD system, flat screen TV's, work desks with high speed connectivity, dual-line phones and the resort's signature expansive balconies.

All guest and meeting rooms will offer both WiFi and wired ethernet broadband connections. Each meeting room's broadband network will be supported by 3 MB of bandwidth. Custom network configurations including VLAN set-ups, dedicated bandwidth and QoS are available. The Resort at Singer Island will have qualified IT professionals to assist with all technical requirements, pre-event consultations and on-site support.

World class catering and conference service professionals will assist in setting the perfect stage for every events. Additionally, event planners choosing The Resort at Singer Island will benefit from Instant Meeting Rewards, as part of Starwood's renowned Starwood Preferred Planner program.

Executive Chef Carlos Jorge - whose background includes stints at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, Butter Restaurant and The Mercer Kitchen in New York City - heads up a catering department that will enhance meetings, banquets and special events with imaginative cuisine.

Meeting attendees will have full access to SiSpa, the 8,500 square-foot ocean-inspired spa, and state-of-the-art fitness center. And, during their down-time they can also enjoy the resort's lagoon style pool, complete with waterslide and walk-under waterfall, an ocean-view infinity lap pool or just an opportunity to relax under a private cabana on the beach. Attentive pool and beachside attendants will cater to guest needs, providing everything from plush beach towels and relaxing chaise lounges to tempting frozen libations.

As a Luxury Collection destination, The Resort at Singer Island plans to offer a spectacular array of amenities. Butler service, valet attendants, a 24-hour business center and a full-time concierge will enrich guest experiences and activities. Dining options include an alfresco ambiance at Solu, the signature oceanside restaurant featuring Asian-inspired Caribbean cuisine, casual dining at The Reef beachfront restaurant or poolside at the Lagoon Grill, and quick snacks at the Caf'e, a coffee express in the resort's lobby and 24-hour in-suite service. The lively Solu Lounge will serve delicious specialty rum beverages, light fare and full cocktail and wine menus.

The resort's developer, WCI Communities, a preeminent builder of award-winning neighborhoods and communities in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia, influenced the resort's distinctive residential ambiance. With a credo of "The Experience is Everything," WCI builds the finest homes and high-rise residences with an incomparable level of quality and ingenuity while offering an unrivaled array of social, leisure and recreational activities.

Located between Jupiter and the Palm Beaches, Singer Island has long been regarded as the hidden gem on Florida's Gold Coast. The cultural offerings of West Palm Beach are minutes away and shopping on chic Worth Avenue is an event unto itself. For the golf enthusiast, Palm Beach County offers a choice of 160 different golf courses. Palm Beach International Airport is located 12 miles from the resort.

The Resort at Singer Island

Opulence abounds at The Resort at Singer Island, the newest and most dynamic luxury oceanfront destination resort in Palm Beach County. Opening early 2007 as a member of Starwood Hotels' elite Luxury Collection(R), the new $210 million all-suite resort offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, lush landscaping and direct access to a pristine white sand beach. The debut of this oceanfront resort signals a sea change for Singer Island, redefining it as one of the newest and most dynamic destinations on Florida's Gold Coast. Located between Jupiter and the Palm Beaches, the 21-story resort features 239 elegant one and two bedroom suites and 66 residences, plus all the amenities and services of a world-class property. Resort facilities include distinctive regional cuisine at Solu, the Asian infused Caribbean Grill, a rum lounge, a 8,500 sq ft ocean inspired spa, two spectacular swimming pools, beach and pool cabanas, a stunning outdoor terrace with a wedding gazebo and 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Butler service, valet, pool and beach attendants and a full-time concierge will enrich guest experiences and activities. Room rates start at xxx. For additional in information, please call (561) 340-1700, or visit: www.luxurycollection.com/singerisland

The Luxury Collection is an elite group of distinctive properties ranging from imperial palaces, romantic hideaways and historical landmarks to tropical resorts, recognized as some of the finest hotels in the world. There are over 50 Luxury Collection hotels and resorts in more than 25 countries, each reflecting the true essence of the destination. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc(R). is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le M'eridien(R) and the recently announced ALOFT(SM) and ELEMENT(SM) Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com